(A) Permit fees.
(1) Building permits.
(a) Residential. Basic flat fee of $25 plus a charge of $2 for every $1,000 of estimated total cost of the project.
(b) Nonresidential. Basic flat fee of $100 plus a charge of $5 for every $1,000 of estimated total cost of the project.
(2) Fence permits. Basic flat fee of $20.
(3) Demolition permits.
(a) Residential.
1. Principal structure - basic flat fee charge of $25; and
2. Accessory structure - basic flat fee of $10.
(b) Nonresidential. Fee of $25 for every 5000 square feet of building demolished or development removed.
(4) Electrical permits.
(a) Single-family, detached residential.
1. For all general work - a basic flat fee of $20; and
2. For installation of a:
100 amp service | $25 |
200 amp service | $35 |
Greater than a 200 amp service | $45 |
(b) Multi-family residential. For all general work - a basic flat fee of $30 per dwelling unit receiving improvements. Installation of electrical service boxes follows the fee schedule listed under the single-family, detached residential.
(c) Nonresidential. Basic flat fee of $50 plus $0.25 per amp over 100 amps.
(5) Sign permits.
(a) Temporary signs - a basic flat fee of $20; and
(b) Permanent signs are assessed based on the combined size of all signs being installed:
1—100 square feet | $30 |
101—200 square feet | $40 |
201 - 300 square feet | $50 |
(c) Signs over 300 square feet - $50 plus $1 for every ten square feet over 300.
(6) Fire sprinklers; connection to fire/police alarm systems.
(a) Sprinkler system. A basic flat fee of $40 plus $2 for each sprinkler head installed over the first 50 heads.
(b) Cooking systems. Charged $25 for the first system; $15 for each additional system.
(c) Fire or police alarm system. Basic flat fee of $35.
(7) Mechanical permits.
(a) Nonresidential construction only: fee of $40 for the first five units; $5 for each additional unit.
(b) Commercial exhaust systems - charged a fee of $30 per system.
(8) Driveway cuts. A basic flat fee of $25 for each cut.
(B) Failure to have a permit. A fee of $50 shall be assessed to any person who begins any type of work or improvement which requires a permit without first obtaining the required permit. This fee shall be in addition to the fee for the permit as listed above. Any person, firm, corporation, or entity guilty of violating this division (B) on multiple occasions shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500. Violators may also be subject to other penalty provisions as stated in this code of ordinances.
(C) Permits required. It has been determined that permits are required at the times and for the types of improvements given below. The Planning and Zoning Administrator shall make the final determination of whether a permit is required.
(1) Residential. Permits are required for the construction of any new structure or for any substantial improvement made to an existing structure. SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS shall be defined as any of the following: the replacement or repairs of roofs and siding exceeding 30 square feet in area; the upgrading, adding to, or relocating existing plumbing and/or electrical systems; the removal or alteration of load-bearing walls; the construction or replacement of driveways; the construction or replacement of sidewalks connecting to the city’s sidewalks; any repairs which structurally alter the exterior appearance of the structure. Permits are also required for the construction or installation of decks, covered patios, swimming pools, carports, satellite dishes exceeding 36 inches in diameter, detached antennas, fences, and storage sheds. Permits are required for the demolition of any structure exceeding 100 square feet in area.
(2) Nonresidential. Permits are required for the construction of any new structure or for substantial improvements made to an existing structure. SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS shall be defined as any of the following: the replacement or repairs of roofs and siding exceeding 50 square feet in area; the upgrading, adding to, or relocating existing plumbing and/or electrical systems; the removal, alteration, or re-location of any wall; the construction or replacement of sidewalks, driveways, or parking lots; the installation, relocation, or alteration of a fire suppression system or fire/police alarm system which is connected to the city’s alarm system; any repairs that structurally alter the exterior appearance of the structure. Permits are also required for the construction or installation of satellite dishes exceeding 36 inches in diameter, detached antennas, fences, the installation or replacement of mechanical systems, and accessory structures. Permits are required for the demolition of any structure or improvement exceeding 200 square feet in area. Permits are required for the installation new signs as stipulated in the sign ordinance. The changing or replacing the faces of existing signs shall be considered the installation of a new sign.
(D) Review. All buildings, structures or projects which are over 4,000 square feet, high hazard, mixed use or present unique code situations shall be sent to B & F Technical Code Services, Inc. for review. The fee for all reviews will include a 10% administrative charge and will be paid directly to the city before permits are issued.
(Prior Code, § 150.021) (Ord. 60-1, passed 12-19-1960; Ord. 75-26, passed 8-18-1975; Ord. 78-10, passed 9-5-1978; Ord. 81-10, passed 8-17-1981; Ord. 86-1, passed 1-6-1986; Ord. 96-10, passed 6-3-1996; Ord. 04-23, passed 9-20-2004; Ord. 05-05, passed 5-16-2005)